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FEATURE Celebrating Love with K-town’s Heartthrobs Friday caught up with some of your favorite celebrities to fi nd out just what their idea of love is.

www.facebook.com/fridayweekly In this issue, we asked the stars of the upcoming romantic movie Intu Mintu London Ma to share their views on all that is love.

Kickstart//Out and About Interview k! ckstart FASHION IS HER SECOND NAME Sushma Singh is one of the most established designers in Nepal and has been an inspiration to many. She was the offi cial fashion designer for Hidden Treasure Miss Nepal 2017, and was recently selected for the renowned pageant this year, too. TEXT BY AJITA SINGH

Tell us a little about yourself. It has been 15 years that I have been actively practicing fashion designing in Nepal under my brand name, Women’s Planet. I am very grateful to my clients, who have always shown love towards my work and been loyal to my brand. And, it is because of this that I have been encouraged to showcase my work at leading fashion shows in the country. I am a regular designer at TGIF Fashion Show and Mega Model. I was also recently invited to represent Nepal in the International Weaver Festival 2016 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. I have worked with Hidden Treasure as the official designer for Miss Nepal 2017, and will be doing for 2018, as well.

What inspired you to become a fashion designer? Seeking beauty is a trait that every woman has. In my early days, when I was exploring my purpose of being, I found that seeking beauty and making women feel beautiful was something I felt was engraved in me. The more I explored fashion, the more naturally it came to me. And, I got a lot of support and inspiration along the way.

How would you describe your personal style? I don’t restrict myself to one genre, as fashion has so many dimensions. I always consider the occasion, my comfort, and something that would match my personality.

How was your journey with the Miss Nepal pageant and the contestants? I enjoyed working with Miss Nepal, as it is one of the most reputed shows in the country. I am grateful to Hidden Treasure for entrusting me as the official designer. All the contestants were extremely nice, and I grew quite fond of them. We ended up becoming good friends.

Are you looking forward to working with the pageant and new contestants? Of course, I am really excited to be working with them, and will be putting my best effort and presenting my best designs for them this year.

What is your fashion advice for the coming season? It will be a surprise, as I am going to bring in new ideas this season.

Name one fashion obsession of yours. If I really had to choose one, I love to experiment with designing bridal wear, something that will make the bride happy and beautiful and make her look elegant on her special day. Celebs’ Bite Issue 321 5

WHAT WAS THE MOST INTERESTING GIFT YOU RECEIVED, OR AN EXPERIENCE YOU HAD, ON VALENTINE’S DAY?

Abdullah Tuncer Kececi, General Manager, Sanjay Gupta, VJ Turkish Airlines I had once received a bottle Most exciting gift was my wife's of whiskey as a gift for surprise to me on my second Valentine’s Day. What made it birthday. She had many signboards, so memorable was that I hated balloons, and many things in hand, the one that I got. So, I have and her friends were also holding kept it in my room, thinking of some more. I went to pick up hers. having it sometime later in life. It is totally memorable, but the biggest gift is, of course, our kids, my son and daughter.

Jyotsna Yogi, Model I and a bunch of friends, Evana Manandhar, Miss instead of celebrating typically Nepal World, 2015 with a date, gathered and Last year, I and my husband binge-watched Friends, with traveled across different parts lots of food. An amazing of the world on Valentine’s Day, experience for my Valentine’s. which was both, a great gift and experience, for me. I can never get tired of voyages across the seas and would love to, one day, have an incredible trip to Greece or South Africa with my husband. 6 Issue 321

Issues That Matter The Greatest Test of Life

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How sweet is the word, and it makes me sometimes wonder how it was coined in the fi rst place. Or, is it because we have been so accustomed to identifying it with the sweetest of Love comes relationships that we fi nd the word in deliberate so apt? On the Cover Whatever the case may be, love ways, and Model: Samragyee R.L. Shah & is, in the words of all romantics, Dhiraj Magar as rejuvenating a feeling as a dip when it does, Photo Courtesy: HAB amoment, in icy waters at dawn. Love breaks Shankar Shrestha all resistance, so they say, and let your heart Location: London love improves all things is what is universally believed. Yes, love is a reign belief. Yes, love is a balm. And yes, love is all that the romantics say, but in our hearts and in our minds love is more oft en than not, a response. those who crib and complain of fate A response to our individual desire or Cupid’s ignorance, all one can say for sustaining our barren emotions in is that true love is noticed once in a times of sorrow—a response to our lifetime, and when it does, one has to craving for our individual acceptance grab the opportunity lest it slip from in time that are normal. And, a your hand forever. response to our question of our own Love does come unbidden, and standing amongst the human race, love comes unannounced, and leading one to believe in oneself all one should be human enough to the more, and making life a colorful welcome it. But, what does happen tapestry of our joy. is that the welcome is shallow and If love is all this and more, then full of pretense, hiding itself behind why do we mortals still burn in a coward’s mantle, and with excuses despair at not fi nding true love? galore. Lost love is what will follow," Should not love be the greatest goal and one seeks consolation in the we should all strive for? Why do we belief that one has been given a raw still mourn our fates in not getting deal by life. Oh yes, one begins to this golden key to paradise? Is it really feel the proper martyr. A chance of a our fates that dictate who should be lifetime, literally. Never again will one blessed with the gift of love, and who walk the path of roses and emotional shouldn’t? Th ese are questions which attainment that the brave do. One has all have to answer. failed in the greatest test of life. But, the answers can be self- Th erefore, all who listen, lose not infl icting wounds on those that that which is the most valuable gift dare to question. No matter how of life because of your own lack of much wealth you have acquired, no courage. Love comes in deliberate matter how much charity you have ways, and when it does, let your heart given, and no matter how much reign. Listen to your heart, and keep success you have tasted, you are a your mind at bay. Do not hide behind failed human if you have not tasted superfi cial and hypocritical excuses the sweet sensation called love. It is that you make to yourself. Love once cowardice that has prevented you lost cannot be regained in a lifetime. from accepting in your heart that you Precious is this love, and brave have fallen in love from the moment should be your attitude. No need to when you are deadly sure. analyze and no need to brainstorm Cowardice prevents you from such a feeling. All you must do is to exploring the limits of your feelings, face the fact and the reality and bring and excuses come in all shapes and courage to your actions. But, no sizes to make you think a lot, when matter what, don’t let it pass you by actually what you should have been leaving you in the cold, and that too doing was to feel with your heart. For forever. Kebab & Biryani Promotion Live barbeque with many more.live stalls for snacks, lavish buffet dinner accompanied with live music.

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SUBUHI JOSHI LIVE AT KARMA

Date: February 7, 2018 A DAY FOR LOVE Time: 20:00 Venue: Karma Lounge and Bar Date: February 14, 2018 Dj Subuhi from the famed MTV show Splistvilla is coming to Kathmandu to set Time: 18:30 the dance floor on fire at everyone’s favorite, Karma Lounge and Bar. She has also Venue: Ai-La Lounge, Kumaripati, Lalitpur been featured in other shows like Emotional Atyachaar, Confessions of an Indian “True love is like little roses, sweet and fragrant in small doses.” Celebrate this valentine with Teenager, and MTV Gumrah. She has done a music video with none other than your loved ones and get an opportunity to get to know each other more closely on a night Indian cricket star Harbajan Singh, named Woofer. filled with fun games and giveaways for couples. Innov8 band will be performing live, and for the after party, Dj Rolex will be spinning his discs.W

LHOSAR SPECIAL SHOP TILL YOU DROP 2018 Date: February 17, 2018 Date: February 5 and 6, 2018 Time: 19:00 Time: 11:00 to 18:00 Venue: The Nest, Thamel Venue: Amrapali Banquet Catering and Events, Tangal Sonam Topden, a well-known Tibetan singer, song writer, and composer, will be Zaira is hosting their latest exhibition, “Shop Till You Drop 2018”, so mark your performing at The Nest. He gained popularity by singing cover sings in different calendars for February 5 and 6 to have a fun filled time. The exhibition will have languages, and is currently based in Nepal. The young multi-talented artist will be exhibitors of fashion and lifestyle products from all over Nepal. Also available will be a accompanied by Dj Finzok, Dj Karsang, Dj Norchen, and Dj David Lho to keep the variety of food, chaat, and other snacks to satisfy your taste buds. party going till the wee hours of the night. So, head out to the Nest to make this celebratory day more eventful. OUT & ABOUT FREE SWING DANCE HIMALAYAN CLASSES FREESTYLE KAYAK

When: February 3, 2018 When: February 2, 2018 Where: Moksh, Jhamsikhel Where: Adventure Aves Nepal What’s happening: Kathmandu Camp, Trishuli River Jazz Conservatory is hosting free What’s happening: Himalayan swing dance classes by Lindy Hop. Freestyle Kayak Championship It is open to all ages, and no prior has been happening for three experience or partner is required to continuous years on the Trishuli attend this fun-filled dance session. River. NIGHT MARKET AT NEXUS

HIMALAYAN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL Date: February 23, 2018 Time: 17:00 When: February 16, 2018 Venue: NexUs Culture Nepal, Patan Where: Hattiban Resort The Night Market is held on every last Friday of the month. The night promises to What’s happening: This is the 7th edition of the successfully held Himalayan be full of surprises, with food and handicraft stalls, live music performances, and Outdoor Festival, with events like bouldering, cross country running, and different art shows. All of the best products in one place one night each month. So, go for category marathons, accompanied by live music and mouth-watering food. the food or the shopping, or just for a fun-fun-fun time. There will be also bonfires around the place to keep your warm and cozy through out the night. Weeks Gone By Issue 321 9 WEEKS GONE BY

AUSTRALIA ADMISSIONS DAY

January 16, Hotel Yak and Yeti January 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 AECC Global is a renowned name p.m. Thirty-four Australian course R.K. STUDIO NEPAL'S FIRST EVER ARTIST when it comes to guiding students and providers participated in the event in helping them achieve their educational Kathmandu. “We conduct such events SUPPORT PROGRAM - FASHION ARTIST EDITION goals. Australia Education Fair & Events twice a year, so that we can create January 17, Kathmandu was announced on the first week of is a regular affair for them, which is opportunities for the prospective After a month long competition held January. This was a month-long web- conducted twice a year. Last year they students and parents to meet with the amongst upcoming and aspiring fashion series program that hosted auditions had conducted Australia Education Australian course providers in person artists, Ambika Joshi Rana became for over 30 interested candidates who Fair, where more than 900 students had and clear all their doubts and queries the winner of the first Artist Support had inquired and filled up the forms attended, making it a big success. This related to admission, scholarships, Program (ASP) - Fashion Artist Edition with a hope to win a portfolio photo- time, they came up with “Australian and visa documentation. It also (FAE) organized by R.K. Studio Nepal shoot session worth Rs.50, 000. With Admissions Day January 2018” on gives them an opportunity to have - an audiovisual production company. an objective to help upcoming artists January 16 at Kathmandu (Hotel Yak and one-on-one counseling with the Following her were Shamira Basnet and to emerge as talented individuals in the Yeti), where more than 1000 students representatives. If students cannot Nisha Neupane, who were the first and long run, the program comprised a total and their guardians attended the event. visit universities, then we try our best second runner-ups respectively. This of three episodes. They covered two more cities, Chitwan to bring universities to them,” says (Bharatpur Garden Resort) on January18, Sailesh Kumar Jha, Destination Head and Pokhara (Hotel Pokhara Grande) on of AECC Global. GRAND SATURDAY RIDE

January 27, Mangal Bazaar Bhanjyang, and the final one was at Riders Unified organized a meet-up Mangal Bazaar. Interested riders paid CELEBRATING A FRENCH of bike riders on Saturday. The ride Rs.500 individually, which covered started from Basantapur and ended lunch, games, and other activities. To HOLIDAY TRADITION at Lakuri Bhanjyang. There were two summarize, the event was a fun group gathering points. First one was at Lakuri ride for bikers. January 16, Kathmandu eating of Galette des Rois (King's Cake), On Tuesday, January 16, 2018, believed to commemorate the arrival of the Ambassador of France HE Yves Carmona, Three Kings shortly after the birth of Jesus. FREE PIANO AND CELLO MASTERCLASS AND along with his wife, Mrs. Rika Carmona, The cakes served were in a wide variety hosted an event at their residence to of delicious flavors, much enjoyed by all CONCERT celebrate a French holiday tradition, the during the traditional, memorable event.

January 21, Kathmandu Jazz Volunteerism Abroad from John Kerry in Conservatory 2016, whereas Dr. Carrie is an orchestral Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory provided musician and Associate Professor of Cello free piano and cello master classes and at Texas A&M University. As a soloist, her concert with Jennifer Heemstra and Dr. playing has been described as ‘hauntingly Carrie Pierce. Jennifer is a professional beautiful with excellent technique’. pianist and entrepreneur. She has put Carrie has performed all over the world, on 62 concerts and performed for and including Austria, Italy, South Korea, worked with over 60,000 adults/children. and Scotland, and is excited to return For her work, she was presented with the to Calcutta for her third series with the Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Kolkata Classics.

LUCKY DRAW WINNERS OF “RIDE TO FLY” CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCED

The month-long promotion from memorandum of understanding (MOU) November 15 to December 15, 2017, by was signed between Turkish Airlines and Turkish Airlines and Chandragiri Hills’ Chandragiri Hills at an event prior to this ULTIMATE MODEL NEPAL 2018 joint campaign saw two winners selected for a period of one year. With this joint through a lucky draw. Mr Santosh Shah, collaboration, Chandragiri Hills customers January 17, Kathmandu female category and Shankar Chapagain among 5000 participants, won the will get discounts from Turkish Airlines, The modelling competition Ultimate in the male category. Ashmita also won grand prize, a round trip to any Turkish and similarly, customers with Turkish Model Nepal concluded on 17th January two other titles: Most Talented and Airlines destination. The winners were Airlines boarding pass will get discount in Kathmandu. The second season of the Multimedia Choice, and Shankar won the presented with their gifts by Mr. Abdullah on Chandragiri Hills cable car ride. Both show went off successfully with 9 female title of Best Personality. All the contestants Tuncer Kececi (General Manager, Turkish parties will contribute together in their and 13 male contestants taking part in put their best foot forward and received Airlines) and Mr. Abhishek Bikram Shah, future business plans to give life to local to the competition. The coveted title was praise from everyone who was present at (General Manager (Chandragiri Hills). A global, global to local collaboration. bagged by Ashmita Budhathoki in the the event. 10 Issue 321 Bazaar BAZAAR

SUZUKI CELERIO TEST RIDE JOHNNIE CAMPAIGN ON FULL SWING WALKER’S NEW LIQUOR CG|Motocorp, the authorized distributor delighted with the option of feeling of Suzuki four-wheelers in Nepal, and the car firsthand, before making the automotive division of CG|Holdings, final decision, and positivity was seen has been conducting “Celerio Test in the customers in the commitment On January 24, 2018, Johnnie Ride Campaign” across the country made by the company regarding Walker Aged 18 Years was with dedicated test ride vehicles. The how Celerio is perfect for their family. launched in Nepal. It is a campaign has touched 8 Suzuki outlets Celerio “The Perfect Family Car” was combination of 18 different with overwhelming customer response. launched in Poush, along with the test whiskeys, popular for their According to the company, a total of 582 ride campaign via which the customers superior taste and exclusive test ride have been conducted with very were provided gifts on every test ride quality, and which were Johnnie positive response from the customers. and Rs.100, 000 cash back to one Walker premium whiskeys for The company stated that customers were lucky customer. 18 simultaneous years. This new name and exclusive packaging reflects the ultimate blended scotch brand that is Johnnie Walker. FOR REALISTIC AND NATURAL SELFIES COOLPAD TOWARDS THE AI FUTURE Kathmandu, 25th January 2018,OPPO the Selfie expert unveiled its latest entry-level camera phone – The OPPO A83. The A83 is equipped with a full- screen display, a feature rarely seen in products of this price range. On this launch Mr. Bobby Zhao, CEO, OPPO Nepal said, “We are really grateful for the continuous love and support from our customers. Through their love and support, we have been successful in establishing OPPO as an established brand in Nepal in such a short span of time. We really hope this support will continue and we will receive similar Coolpad, which was the first to launch has always been a pioneer in the love and support for our new product the first CDMA-GSM dual-mode, dual- wireless communication-based industry. OPPO A83 as well." The OPPO A83 will standby smartphone, has plans to Back in those days from paging industry be available in Gold and Black color expand in Silicon Valley with its attempt to becoming the innovator of dual SIM variants from 25th January across the to build up its capabilities in artificial standby, dual camera, and dual storage, country through offline stores. intelligence. The fresh investment of Coolpad has over 10000+ patents that $300 million from Power Sun Ventures, are used all around the globe. They which is the Shenzhen-based firm, will have over 6 R&D centers around the be used to expand its capabilities in world, with over 3000 R&D experts. artificial intelligence. Coolpad Group Coolpad made its presence in the Nepali VALENTINE OFFERING AT HYATT REGENCY CEO Jiang Chao stated, “With this new market from February 2017 with its investment, Coolpad aims to shift its focus best-in-line products. Cool1, Nepal’s first from being just into mobile business to smartphone with dual lens camera, was an AI-technology focused company. We its flagship product for the year 2017. plan to expand this by creating AI-focused Along with that, Mega2.5D, Mega3, applications across communications, Note3s, and NX1 made their debut in the health, education, and gaming.” Coolpad Nepali market.

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HALLIssue 319 OF FRAMEBazaar YOUR EXCLUSIVE PASS TO THE MOST HAPPENING EVENTS OF KTM

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SAATHI 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS January 25, Hotel de l' Annapurna, Durbarmarg Saathi organization, one of the leaders in advocacy on domestic violence against women and children marked its 25th Anniversary on January 25, with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba gracing the occasion as Chief .jpg Guest. Pinky Singh Rana, one of Saathi’s oldest board members chaired the event. All former Presidents of the organization along with the first survivor at the Saathi women shelter and the first enrolled child at the children’s shelter were presented with a token of appreciation. The event highlighted the work and effort that Saathi has put in over the years in this sector. 1.Hon Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba 2. Chandani Joshi 3. Uma R.L. Shah 4. Pinky SIngh Rana 5. Shobha Rana, Poonam Singh & Kishori Shah

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January 21, 2018 Nepal's much awaited beauty pageant announced the launch of its 23rd edition, with a quest to find the four extraordinary women who will represent the country at the Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss Earth and Miss International pageants this year. This year, The Hidden Treasure Miss Nepal 2018, sponsored by Ruslan FM 95.2, powered by COLORS Mobile and styled by Livon will travel between February 4-10 to eight different cities -- Birgunj, Birtamod, Dhangadi, Dharan, Chitwan, Pokhara, Butwal and Nepalgunj for auditions and finally culminate into the final round of auditions in Kathmandu on 17 February, 2018. 1.Nikita Chandak 2. Roshni Khatri 3. Sahara Basnet 4. Niti Shah 5. Subarna Chhetri 6. Gopal Kakshapati Issue 321 13

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PINKATHON KATHMANDU 2018

January 16, Hyatt Regency On January 16, during a press meet held at Hyatt Regency, the second Nepali edition of Pinkathon was announced. This year Pinkathon is going to held on February 24. Mainly a marathon event, its goal is raising the awareness among women about their health and to inspire them to adopt an active lifestyle. The top three athletes in the half marathon will get Rs 60,000, Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000, while the winners in 10 km race will take home Rs 30,000, Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively. Other category winners will receive gift hampers. 1. Nagma Shrestha 2. Maheshwor Swar 3. Milind Soman 4. Anukool Bhatnagar 5. Namraj Joshi

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ULTIMATE MODEL NEPAL 2018 January 17, Kathmandu The modelling competition Ultimate Model Nepal concluded on 17th January in Kathmandu. The second season of the show went off successfully with 9 female and 13 male contestants taking part in the competition. The coveted title was bagged by Ashmita Budhathoki in the female category and Shankar Chapagain in the male category. Ashmita also won two other titles: Most Talented and Multimedia Choice, and Shankar won the title of Best Personality. All the contestants put their best foot forward and received praise from everyone who was present at the event. 1. Allison Gurung, Ashmita Budathoki & Nikita Sharma 2. Bibas Basnet, Shankar Chapagain& Dipesh Shah 3. Gauri Shankar Dhuju 4. Megna Lama 5. Ashmita Shrestha 6. Dikpalk Karki 7. Gagit Bista 8. Ganesh Agrawal 14 Issue 321 Cover Story

In this Valentine’s issue, we asked the stars of the upcoming romantic movie Intu Mintu London Ma to share their views on all that is love. Check out this Q&A with the charming stars and get to know them better.

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Who was the last person to tell you S: Robert Pattinson. stopped to smell fl owers? If you had to be a celebrity of the that s/he loves you? D: Th ere was this one girl from S: Don’t remember. opposite sex for one day, who Samragyee R. L. Shah: Ryan Gosling! primary school but I never knew her D: When I bought some for my would you be? – Recently, I had this crazy dream name because she was in a diff erent friend for her farewell party. S: Justin Bieber. where I was at a cruise party in which grade. D: Angelina Jolie. Ryan Gosling and Camila Cabello How would someone get your were present, and I had an encounter Who is your current crush? special attention? What is the cheesiest line you’ve with Ryan Gosling. S: Ryan Gosling. S: Automaticity – If someone fi res a heard someone say? Dhiraj Magar: My mum. D: Don’t have one. gun, you will turn your head: A good S: I can pluck stars for you. smile, presentable and maybe a good D: A few months back, I got a If you were stranded on an island If you were to pick a fi lm to watch laugh. message from a fan on Instagram and could pick a person of the with your date on Valentine’s Day, D: For me it’s always the little things with the words – “Do you like a lot opposite sex to accompany you in what would it be? that mean the most. So I think when of pizza? Because tu cheese badi your ordeal, who would it be? S: Like Crazy and When Harry Met someone starts giving more care and hai mast mast.” I HAD to reply to it Samrayee: Ryan Gosling – I wish. Sally. attention to details, that’s when I start because I laughed so hard. Dhiraj:No comments on that. D: Tough choice between Th e giving that extra attention as well. Notebook and Notting Hill.. Which celebrity do you think is Which celebrity do you wish had a Hmmmm.. Notting Hill! What’s the weirdest thing that a fan the perfect combination of beauty crush on you? has done for you? and brains? Samragyee: Again, Ryan Gosling. What color do you think represents S: One fan has my photo-printed S: Meryl Streep. Dhiraj: Han Hyo Joo. love the best? mug. He says he drinks tea with it D: Emma Watson. S: Blue – the ultimate freedom. everyday. It’s crazy! Which fi lm makes you cry each time D: Red. D: Th ere hasn’t been anything weird If you could pick a Valentine’s you see it? so far. Th ey’ve all been very sweet. Day gift , what would it be? Samragyee: Dancer in the Dark. What is the craziest thing you’ve S: Tom Ford’s Café Rose. Bjork’s performance in Dancer in done for love? What song would you sing for your D: Rather than being bought gift s, the Dark is magnifi cent and is a S: Handed over all my passwords…. date if you were forced to do so? I really like it when someone puts very demanding performance. Th e lol... S: City of Stars from La La Land. in a lot of time and eff ort into acting and singing in this grim and D: Th ere’s nothing crazy I can think D: Hero by Enrique Iglesias. creating gift s such as letters and devastating musical tragedy can be of… photobooks. really diffi cult for some people to What meal would you cook if you What, according to you, is the watch, but no one can deny that it is had a date over at your house? greatest love-story ever written? Defi ne Love in a sentence. incredibly thought-provoking and S: Almond-Crusted Pork Loin with S: Richard Linklater’s Sunrise Trilogy S: Love is the vital core of the emotionally compelling. Red Wine Raisins. is epic. soul and of all we see, only love is Dhiraj: Always. D: Whatever she wanted to have. D: Th ere are so many. It’s so diffi cult infi nite. to choose one! D: Aren’t we all waiting to be read Who is the sexiest person in the If you had to come up with a name by someone praying that they tell Nepali fi lm industry? for a love-disease, what would it be? Would you be comfortable us that we make sense? S: Everyone that I have worked with. S: Hanahaki Disease. portraying sensuality onscreen? D: Samragyee D: Inlovenia S: I am very selective with projects What message do you want to give and yes, once I start to work, I give readers this Valentine’s Week? How do you plan to spend What celebrity would you trade my 100% to pull off each scene and S: Close your eyes, fall in love, stay Valentine’s Day? your life with? sequence. there. S: Eat, Sleep & Pray. S: Kate Winslet for now. D: Yeah of course! D: I hope you guys enjoying this D: Just like any other normal day. D: Cristiano Ronaldo. beautiful day with your special Lol! Do you believe in love-at-fi rst- someone. If you don’t have one, Which fi ctional character do you sight? then enjoy this day by giving time When were you fi rst proposed to? want to fall in love with? S: Let me go back to my teenage to yourself, your friends and your S: When I was in Grade VII. S: Rose in Titanic. days!! family because the relationship D: I think I was around 13. D: Mitsuha Miyamizu. D: I used to when I was younger, but that you have with them is just the older I got, the less I started to as important (if not more) than Who was your fi rst crush? When was the last time you literally believe in it. having that special one in your life. 16 Issue 321 Feature

On January 20, Underside released their second studio album/LP at Purple Haze Rock Bar, which was houseful with their fans. Titled 'Satan In Your Stereo', the record marks the seventh year of this Nepal-based iconic metal band that hasal ready performed in known international festivals of the same genre.

TEXT BY GIRISH SUBEDI

during the fi ft h Silence Festival and his infl uences had made their subtle had shared the same stage during marks during the compositions. one of their musical tours to India. "Either Abhishek comes up Previously, they had premixed and with the vocals and we add the sent the fi nal song fi les of their fi rst instruments as I put up the guitar studio EP/album, Welcome to the parts, or vice versa. Sometimes, Underside, to Behemoth's producer he comes up will everything!" he Malta for their postproduction and explains. Eventually, it works out for audio fi nalization. As Bikrant puts them from a subconscious level that it, the new LP has a 'much refi ned' results in the refi ned music with the sound, although they all believe that other band members—something the previous one was a good one for that all of them are always accredited its own time. for by their admirers. When I ask him I could not agree less with about their lyrical themes, especially him, as he described how the core of the title song, Bikrant refers to music theme of the band remains Abhishek's ideas of outcry towards unchanged when it comes to some disturbing social issues that incorporating thrash and modern anyone can relate to in their daily elements with old school metal, along lives. He gives an example of how with groovy compositions. "We love the singer-songwriter describes an playing the music that we make," individual's rights to hate someone in he says. When asked about how the song 'Right to Hate'. “It was in 2010 when it all actually career history. he comes up with his own part for Songs in this LP include those started," reminisces Bikrant Shrestha, Justin Hill, vocalist of Sikth', a the band's music, Bikrant describes recorded since 2015. Although guitarist, and one of the founding UK-based metal band, and a good getting some automatic vibes and the earthquake had diverted their members of the band that includes friend of these talented musicians, feeling that makes him realize that attention towards raising funds for Avishek K.C. on vocals, Bikash Bhujel mastered the songs of this latest he should sit down with his guitar the bereaved here and abroad by on guitar, and Nishant Hagjer on record. He is someone the band at times. Th ese are his moments organizing 'Metal For Nepal' and drums. In fact, the band's gig at the members don't forget to meet when of creativity that would also speak requesting their many friends abroad fi rst Silence Festival was a startup they go to London during their tours. his emotions. It is only during his to help the Nepali people, he makes marker of its successful and ongoing Th ey had met him for the fi rst time personal review that he realizes where it clear that he and his band mates Feature Issue 321 17

The band's gig at the fi rst Silence Festival was a startup marker of its successful and ongoing career history

the same. Th ey reciprocate by putting creativity goals," he guesses. Running up a lot of eff ort onstage, as he claims a recording studio with his band that they even go by the metronome members has also led him to realize clicks while performing live that is how diffi cult it is for many other exclusively simulated in their stage musicians to muster up suffi cient monitoring. At the moment, it seems funds for their artistic endeavors. that the band is gearing up to take Coming back to his initial this 'precise performance' to all of statement on merchandising, he their eager fans in these local tour emphasizes on how musicians can venues. make some money out of their When asked about the start multiple endeavors. "We sold about of Silence Festival and the band's a hundred hoodies and about fi ve involvement in it, he shared his hundred CDs on the LP launch at team's vision to promote Nepali Purple Haze," he says. Although this local music scene at the international is just a promotional act for the band level. "We wanted all the musicians to that hardly adds fi ve hundred dollars experience how its feels to share the to its online digital sales account, same stage with international metal their high budget performance bands and learn from them at the charges cover up most of their costs same time," he says. He also makes it as international touring musicians. known that each of his band and crew And we both agreed on the fact that members pushed their limits to work it was only in the 90s when some things out for the same, despite the Western bands were able to buy a jet odds that they almost face at times plane of their own just by collecting even aft er putting up such a benefi cial their royalties. eff ort for the sake of all the local When asked about the songs' musicians. composition as compared to the Underside's optimistic approach previous EP, I was told that it towards their activities makes the was a bit diff erent in terms of the whole team of this band a 'super instruments used, as the latest one active' group, as described by Bikrant. also included some electronic music "We want to do our work properly, samples. Bikrant's inspirational and care less about how others are favorites from the 80s to the early perceiving us, as we are hard work 90s, and its combination with the musicians, and not magicians or other members' choices of inspiration do not want to produce an album 13th, Kakarvitta on the 15th, and manipulators," he states. Being active from musicians of the late 90s, is also just for the sake of it. A total of more Itahari on the 17th of February. in the present music scenario of leading them to work passionately than twenty songs are already in Th eir LP launch at Purple Haze Nepal is also an example of how they on an upcoming album that will their vault, and they do not seem to had been a successful one, as around have stayed true to their cause at the showcase yet another artistic phase of require any offi cial attention at the a thousand people gathered at the moment. Th eir story, of course, has these creative individuals. moment, as these numbers tend to venue to watch the band perform. also been narrated in four pages of Aft er completing their upcoming speak out the musicians' emotions Bikrant believes that his band has Metal Hammer recently. "Your music Nepal tour, the band has schedules and musicality when needed the very loyal fans, all of whom show will speak for itself, and if it is not to go and perform in Australia, most. Followed up by a recent review their care and respect in many good, people are not going to like it. some countries of Europe, and the and a complimentary distribution of diff erent ways. isTh includes them It's as simple as that!" he adds, along United States, as well. Th ey have around 32,000 CDs of the band by singing the lyrics of almost all with a suggestion that musicians can been receiving some off ers to do so UK's known monthly magazine Metal of the band's songs during each also work on their merchandizing at the moment by fans living in those Hammer', the title track reminds performance; buying the band's to some extent if they want to get nations, and have already received their fans of its music video that was merchandises and wearing them noticed by their fans. positive feedbacks for the songs that already published in YouTube in during the shows and public places; Bikrant's understanding of the they have just released. "We are very 2015. messaging the band members hardships that local musicians face proud of this album and have plans to Likewise, the song 'Make Believe' in social networks consistently; despite their talents leads him to tour a lot and make this even bigger," has a music video based on a live following each of their new song/ confess further that Nepali bands he says. performance theme, followed by a video releases as well as activities, and are far more better than many of the Having already performed at lyrical video of 'Enemy Within Me'. showing their support each time in bands in the neighboring countries. international festivals and stages Bikrant also informs me about the the same way that they would have Th is is an obvious wisdom that he amongst crowds of around 3000 making of a music video for the done before. has gained aft er touring extensively people till date, Bikrant's experiences song 'Scare' this week, that has been "We are super proud to be a part of with his band members. "Th e lack on have led him to believe that hard scheduled to be completed before this big family of ours," says Bikrant. independent policy might be one of work is the only thing that pays off the members of Underside hit the He feels humble and grateful towards the main reasons for these talented in the end. "If you're playing onstage road for their national stage tours to them at the same time, and confesses musicians to get stuck between and your music is not good, then it is Chitwan on the 10th, Butwal on the that each of his band members feels their passion and vision for their going nowhere," he concludes. 18 Issue 321 People

Everyone has their own idea of love, and Valentine’s day celebrates love and the people we love. So Friday caught up with some of your favorite celebrities to fi nd out just what their idea of love is.

TEXT BY AJITA SINGH

Parakram Rana, Stylist and Fashion Blogger

What is your idea of love? partner’s happiness will be of more value My idea of love is to love each other than your own happiness. like you would want to be loved, be 1 minute with Parakram Rana it your peers, family or partner. When Favorite date place in Kathmandu: Level 3 it comes to your partner, my idea of Terraces would be a nice place for a date love is to give it your fullest and make as it has a nice vibe and great energy. the best out of it. Be sure you love the Go to scent for a date: Dior Sauvage is my person, never get into a relationship absolute favorite for any such occasion when you aren’t fully sure that you Favorite romantic movie: Call Me by want to be committed to him/her. That Your Name has to be my recent favorite has saved me and many friends I know romantic movie. A must watch for all, I from disasters in the future. When have my hopes high for it to win Oscar you love it should be so true that the accolades, though it seems very likely.

Saruk Tamrakar, Actor and Model

What is your idea of love? as I am a very outdoor person and also I have never been in love so I don’t know prefer peace and quiet. The food there is what to say about what idea I have about very good, too! love but it is something that you only Go to scent for a date: My go to scents feel for the special person in your life. It for a date would be Dolce and Gabana can come into your life at anytime and Light Blue, ZARA Gold and Mont Blanc sweep you off your feet without your even Legend. realizing it. Favorite romantic movie: I prefer dark 1 minute with Saruk Tamrakar action movies but one romantic movie Favorite date place in Kathmandu: My I really liked was Annie Hall by Woody favorite date place in Kathmandu has to Allen, it was funny, witty and romantic in be Zen Bistro, I love the ambiance there Woody Allen’s style. People Issue 321 19

Anoop Bikram Shahi, Actor

What is your idea of love? Love is something that is just between two souls. It is the trust that you have in each other and the support that you provide each other. These are the two most important elements in a healthy relationship that will last a lifetime. But at the moment, the love of my life is my career. 1 minute with Anoop Bikram Shahi Favorite date place in Kathmandu: I don’t have any favorite date place in Kathmandu but I’d love to take my date to Rara or the Annapurna Base Camp. Go to scent for a date: I am a cologne freak so there isn’t just one. So a few that I’d like to wear for a date would be Bleu de Chanel and Paco Robanne One Million. Favorite romantic movie: The movies I like watching are also similar to the ones that I act in so I mostly go for movies from the action genre with gangster vibes and dark humor.

Paramita RL Rana, Actor and Model

What is your idea of love? My idea of love is putting someone else before yourself and prioritizing your relationship more than anything else. This is what I feel love is about. You have to not be selfish and put the person and their feelings before your own. 1 minute with Paramita Rana Favorite date place in Kathmandu: Old house is my favorite date place around town Go to scent for a date: Yellow Diamonds by Versace. Favorite romantic movie: My favorite romantic movies are Holiday and Love Actually. 20 Issue 321 Gourmet

Dark yet warm ambience by day, and disco lights by night, what else would you wish for clubbing, right? As soon as you enter, the mirror and mosaic wood decor will catch your attention. TEXT BY IRTIKA BAJRACHARAYA

As I walked up to the second fl oor of amazing too! It was covered with GR Complex, I really didn’t have any red mild sweet sauce and seemed idea how food in a bar would actually luscious. You take one bite, and the taste like; to be honest, I didn’t have juiciness won't stop tantalizing your high expectations. I entered the bar, taste buds. It tastes somewhat like and wow! Comfy sofas were arranged C- momo, but much better! Oh, and in perfect order, and Bhojpuri songs don’t let its red color fool you, it isn’t lightened up the bar. I turn my chilly or spicy, but I guarantee you'll head and see a cute little stage with be obsessed with it like the way I was. speakers and lights. Th is stage might Vodka and Chicken 69 can be a great seem lifeless during the day, but combination while enjoying fantastic as the night darkens, the wildness live performances at night. boosts up. Th e sight utterly astounded Most of us are probably pizza me. Bars are probably just for vodkas freaks out here. Before you go and letting your hair down at night, anywhere for pizza, stop by Retox but some delicious food? Well, only and taste their special barbecue pizza. few must have thought about that. Th e cheese pizza was so exquisitely Totally unaware about the taste, enticing that I wanted to have it all but my impatient taste buds were by myself. Th eir fi sh with chips and dying to savor it. I fi rst started off crispy chicken burger are also must- with a cup of coff ee. Th en came a tries. Th e crispy chicken burger may hot plate of chicken nuggets. Th e seem alien to you in the fi rst try, but aroma of hot nuggets suff used the its texture and taste is quite good. environment. As I dipped them in Retox was a complete delight for the ketchup and placed them in me, and it completely went beyond my mouth, the scrumptious fl avor my expectations. Th eir food was enchanted me. Th e crispy texture is absolutely delicious! So guys, don’t amazing, and it’s a must-have when just go to bars at night for beer and you go there. champagne, having a meal in the day Th e dish which I personally fell in simply gives off a totally diff erent love with was their special, Chicken aura. I recommend going there with a 69. It is made from egg and chicken, group so that you can share the joy of of course. I was looking forward to their food quality and it looking good, but damn, it tasted quantity together.

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The Mountain Boy and PIZZA IS FOREVER the Foreign Aid Circus AUTHOR: CLAUDE W. BOBILLIER REVIEWED BY PRASHANT SHRESTHA

Th is book is quite an Switzerland back in his days. For instance, I would have interesting read. Written in Nepal’s education system at loved to learn what spiritual a semi-biographical form, present is regrettably similar lessons he received when it talks about how it was for to what he describes, and I he lived as a monk. He is the author growing up in a tried to search for answers vague about this, and in family struggling to make in this book on what can many other places, in the its ends meet, his life as an be done to change this. book. Th e next aspect that immigrant, his experiences Th e guilt and despair of his troubles me is the focus of working in various parents’ deaths turned him the book itself. Foreign aid developing nations, and into a sanyasi (Hindu monk). has undeniably brought his views on the effi cacy of Th is made reading about relief to many. It has led to foreign aid. It is remarkable his life pretty interesting, the survival of numerous that Bobillier’s entire career as we know he took time helpless victims of natural as an international consultant to explore Hinduism and and man-made disasters, cumulates into this single is knowledgeable of what who would have perished 1 What is the best drink to have with pizza? book. Not only does he off er life is like in this part of the without such help. So, why It is entirely up to personal preferences. However pizza us insights on the problems world. In that regard, he is discourage foreign aid? goes very well with chilled beer or wine. At Fire And Ice with foreign aid, he also not a complete outsider to Of course, he does outline many people choose to order any kind of refreshing homemade drinks like iced tea or lassi. Some people discusses the problems us. He also stresses on the the ways some foreign aid enjoy eating pizza with a hot beverage also. Let people with Western societies. He pressing need to fi ght bigotry programs can succeed. But choose what to eat and drink together. comes across as humble and and racism in Westerners. his disillusionment and thoughtful in his writing. However, his assessment vehement opposition to 2 What are your go-to toppings on a pizza? Despite having witnessed of the situation of Nepal foreign aid is evident. He There are varieties of vegetables, meat and cheese overwhelming poverty in was quite unfl attering, but goes as far as to claim that toppings that you can put on a pizza but the simplest developing nations, he extols I would accept this brutal foreign aids are merely and the most popular pizza is just with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil leaves. the virtues of their people honesty over fl attery. tools to prop up corrupt and the beauty of their lives. Th e most disappointing regimes and establish neo- 3 Pineapple pizza, yay or nay? What I loved reading in aspect of this book is how colonialization by the rich Among many fruits, Pineapple is the best because this book is how the author Bobillier recounts his donor nations. it goes well together with other toppings on pizza used to send money back personal experiences but I would recommend this and makes it much more delicious. The pineapple is home from New Zealand always in cursory. In a book to both Nepalis and enriched with vitamin C. It is a good combination of to Switzerland. You never manner of speaking, he fi lls foreign readers alike. But I sweet and savory tastes. Its nice and fresh yellow color makes the pizza more exciting and delightful. It’s a good think Europeans had to go pages and pages with just will remark that this book choice for people who want to try something different through that phase, too. We personal anecdotes. While could have been much better than just vegetables or meat. see their impressive living talking about the problems had the author invested more standards and assume it must of various nations he has time on it and provided Do you think a pizza can be eaten for any meal at any have always been the same. seen fi rsthand, he oft en us with more details of his 4 time of the day? Many Nepalis who go abroad fails to provide the larger experiences. However, it Pizza is a very versatile food. It can be consumed at any will be able to easily relate picture. From this viewpoint, does enlighten us with the time of the day for either breakfast, lunch, supper snacks or as a dinner. to this section of the book. it certainly lacks depth. inner workings of foreign Another part of this book Th is book seems hastily aid programs and why they 5 How did you decide on the names of your pizzas? that really struck me was the written, or even unfi nished, have failed miserably most of Some are traditional pizza names from Italy and some broken, rote-learning based as it leaves out many details the time in most parts of the were created according to the local availability of meats formal education system of that readers yearn to know. world. It is worth a read. and vegetables.

Is eating pizza more delicious with your hands or with 6 cutlery? The pizza is equally delicious eating it with your hands or with cutlery. However, the correct way to eat pizza as The BEST an Italian is to fold the slice in half and enjoy eating it!! BOOK STORE If not pizza, what food specialty restaurant would you 7 have opened? you can find within None. Pizza is my passion.

Tell us your most favorite pizza making memory. KATHMANDU 8 Right at the beginning, before opening Fire And Ice, I was making pizza with friends using wood burning ovens at home. I realized that pizza is not only about food but about getting together with friends and family and having fun.

Vajra Books Quality Fiction Jyatha, Thamel, P.O. Box 21779, Kathmandu, Nepal double dorje Tel.: 977-1-4220562, Fax: 977-1-4246536 e-mail: [email protected] www.vajrabooks.com.np Fire and Ice imprint PIZZERIA WORLDWIDE MAILING SERVICE IS ALSO AVAILABLE 22 Issue 321 High Spirits White Rhino: A Welcome Fresh Face in Nepal’s Beer Lineup

TEXT BY EVANGELINE NEVE Have you tried White Rhino Wit? Launched in Nepal in the very fi rst days of 2018, it’s a new beer for the new year. White Rhino Wit is a Belgian-style wheat beer (Wit being the commonly used id for a Belgian wheat ale), a style that’s not as well-known yet in Nepal, where most of what’s available falls into the lager category. Th e taste of this new brew is light and almost fruity; I enjoyed it best well-chilled, and I think that as the weather gets warmer it will only get more popular.

Ashish P. Pradhan is one of the promoters at Evolution Beverages, the group that brought you Asahi from Japan and Singha from Th ailand—and now, this new kid on the block. It’s the fi rst craft beer from India to be launched in Nepal, and the beer scene in India seems to be really taking off , particularly in Bangalore and New Delhi, something that I hadn’t been aware of. White Rhino Brewing Co. products, however, are made in Madhya Pradesh, and also include a lager and IPA, in addition to the Wit—here’s hoping that IPA also makes its way to Nepal soon. With a retail price of Rs.350, White Rhino is an aff ordable option for those who want something a little diff erent out of their beer. Th e bottle tells me orange peel and coriander are amongst the ingredients, which I think account for the fresh, slightly fl oral feel it has. Ashish explains the need to pour a wheat beer properly; he believes drinking it from the bottle does the beer a disservice. “Pour 2/3 of the bottle into a glass,” he explains. “Th en, stop, swirl the rest of the beer around in the bottle quite vigorously, and pour it into the glass with the rest. Doing this really releases the fl avors and aromas and gives it the hazy appearance a wheat beer should have.” Well, that’s something I didn’t know before, either! White Rhino is available at a growing number of bars, restaurants, and supermarkets, and can also be ordered online from cheers.com.np. According to Ashish, the response has been really encouraging, which is good news for more and bigger plans for the future. In the wake of last month’s well-attended craft beer festival, it’s clear that there’s a growing thirst for a diversity of beers here in Nepal. It\s good news that White Rhino are doing their part to help the situation, and I think we can all agree that the outlook for craft beer in the country is certainly looking up! The romance of bygone era...

...the delight of tasteful cuisine.

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Niraj Rai

Hunter Bikes- “Not just a motorcycle but a lifestyle”

TEXT BY ESPARSH SARAWAGI

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Hunter, an Australian motorcycle sensitive, and have always preferred with the product in terms of quality, 600 cc, but at present we have brand that was offi cially launched on the premium class products in the mileage, features, and of course, started with 350 cc, and will go into December 17, 2017, in the presence cheapest price possible. the design. Th is fi scal year, we have much higher class in the future. of the Ambassador of Australia has targeted to sale about 400-500 units appointed Rai Motors Pvt. Ltd. as the What is the Hunter’s product in the Nepal market. What is your personal favorite authorized dealer of Nepal. Fr!day portfolio in Nepal? model? had a chat with its chairman about Five models of motorbikes have In terms of dealership network, Among these current bikes, I their plans and strategies for the already been brought to Nepal. Th ey what is your strength at present? personally prefer the Daytona 350. Nepal market. are: Cafe Racer 350, Daytona 350, In terms of dealership, we are giving Th e reason is purely its customized Sniper TT350X, Spyder 350, and much focus and already fi nalized classic look and design. One can get What is your strategy to introduce Crusier 350. Th ey are all equipped with the dealers in Pokhara, Butwal, the feeling of Harley Davidson just the Hunter brand to Nepal? How with an advance EFI (electronic fuel Dharan, Itahari, Birtamode, and at the price range of Rs.600, 000. do you look at the Nepali super- injection) system. All fi ve models Narayanghat. bike market? Is the customer price are powered by the same 350 cc, What values and off ers are you sensitive or value sensitive? parallel twin cylinder engine that has Normally, when new brands get providing with the Hunter bikes? Our company off ers two years It has been observed that the craze dual cooling system (liquid plus air launched, they introduce diff erent free service and one-year engine of Nepalese people for the premium cooled), and front dual disk brakes. variants. In your case, all fi ve warranty. Along with this, I assure bike segment has been continuously All fi ve models will give a mileage models are powered by the same that the customers associated increasing. Considering this interest, of from 25 km to 35 km per liter of 350 cc and the price is also quite with us will have no problem of we have introduced the premium petrol and are mated to a 5-speed similar. Why? spare parts in future and will get it from all the dealers. For the Hunter bikes in order to fulfi ll the manual transmission. Th e reason is because Hunter convenience of our customers, gap between the interest of people being a bike of premium segment, we are also tying up with some and the high-price level, so that they What is the response you have it just produces bikes above 350 fi nancial institutions. can now realize their dreams at the received from the market? What cc. We believe that when bikes are most aff ordable price possible. We sales number are you looking to hit produced with low cc, their luxury What are the future products in feel that if we work a little harder in for the fi scal year at present/ automatically gets declined. If you the pipeline? this segment we’ll be able to occupy It’s been offi cially one month since want to ride a premium class bike, Well, it’s not confi rmed. But we’ll introduce our products as per the about 10 -15% of Nepalese market we launched this brand, and we have it has to be above 300 cc at least, company produces new products share. Th e Nepalese customers are already sold about 40 units. Th e else you don’t get that comfort. Our and bring changes in the cc, style, both price sensitive as well as value customers seem to be really satisfi ed company also produces bikes above and mileage of our models. 26 Issue 321 Vicinity Picks PERFECT SPOTS YOU MUST HEAD TO THIS

BY ESPARSH SARAWAGI

Date? Th e common answer might be malls. If not malls, you might either go for a movie or meet up at a coff ee shop. But if you are in love, and you are in Nepal, you are one lucky bloke, as the country has an ideal environment for lovers. Th ere is a swarm of romantic places in the country for all the love- bitten souls out there. Th is Valentine, make it adventurous; move out and explore the outdoors, go out for a spa, a dinner, or visit an amusement park

Fr!day brings you the best of places you could head to with your sweetheart this Valentine and make it memorable:

Fine Dining Restaurants

It will be obvious to say Valentine’s Day is incomplete without food, as food and romance go hand in hand. Th ere can be nothing better than the moments when both the person and the place (and obviously, the food) are just perfect. Romantic Retreats Kathmandu is no less than Paris, or Rome, or even Samui, when it comes to food. You can whisk away your valentine to a dinner date at Th ird Eye If long weekends and outings do not fi t your timetable, you can also rejuvenate Restaurant, where you have a special menu with complimentary chocolates with your partner in resorts like Gokarna Forest , Dhuikhel Mountain Resort, and roses. At Hotel Annapurna, four course meals with complimentary Hilltake Resort, and Club Himalaya. Raniban Retreat, Pokhara, with its great welcome drinks are being provided at all their outlets, where the price ranges views, tastefully decorated rooms, and sumptuous food, along with attentive from Rs.2800 to 4800 per couple. You can have a romantic candlelight dinner and traditional hospitality, can also be a place to celebrate a day of love with in restaurants like Octave Kathmandu, Embassy Restaurant & Bar, Ying Yang style. Peaceful, private, rooms boast breathtaking views of the Annapurna; Restaurant, and Dining Park for a great fi ne dining experience, with good food here you are never far from the beauty of the mountains. With special dinner- and cozy ambiance. You can also enjoy live music at Around the Corner, while breakfast package, Jungle Valley Resort, Shivapuri, can also be a romantic you dine in the lap of nature. At Cactus Restaurant, you get a special colored getaway, with the best of amenities and lots of privacy for the guest seeking mug that will last for years as a memento of love. solitude. Come back with loads of pictures of the natural surroundings and long-lasting memories. Spa Romance Tandem Swing in ‘Th e Last Resort’ Reconnect. Revive. Revel. Pamper yourself and your special someone by getting into a couple's spa session this Valentine’s, as there’s no better way to Give your romantic getaway an adventurous twist. Instead of following show your love how much you care for them by booking a relaxing experience the same schedule of meeting over coff ee and drinks, why not instead try for the body, mind, and soul at a spa. A spa therapy can do wonders for the something venturesome. If you and your partner are thrill seekers then two of you, not just physically, but also mentally. You could well connect anew you have the opportunity to “love in the air”. If you have the zeal to feel an with your other half, as you are completely relaxed. Giving lovers a chance to adrenaline rush, and if you are bored with the normal stuff like trekking and indulge and rejuvenate their mind and body simultaneously, Harmony Spa is raft ing, this might be a great opportunity for you. As per Shreya Singh Dangol, off ering “Spa facial plus massage therapy” and “Steam bath plus body massage”, Media and Marketing Leader at Th e Last Resort, with 50% off on tandem which will last for two hours each, and at just Rs.2000 per session. Similarly, swing every Th ursday of February, they are promoting the tandem swing Tranquility Spa is providing “Aroma therapy” with the best service ever that where the couple can indulge in the breathtaking aerial view of the stunning will surely soothe your senses. Some other options can be Chaitanya Medi Spa, landscape. Th is is most defi nitely our favorite among romantic things to do on Miracle Spa, and Heritage Spa. Valentine’s Day this year.

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Valentine is a sweet way to express your love for a special someone. Gift your loved one with delicious and mouthwatering cakes on the very day and make him/her feel special. You can order from the huge variety of custom-designed cakes available at Julie's and heighten up the romance with special heart-shaped Valentine cakes which Method surely will help you in stealing her heart away. 1. Beat the eggs and sugar until peaks form. Mix in the flour. Grease an 8” round mold and line it with butter To complete your love story, complement it with paper. Bake the mixture in the cake mold in a 180C preheated oven for 25 minutes. To check if the sponge is Valentine roses which are sure to add its own ready, poke it with a knife or toothpick. If it comes out clean, then the sponge is ready, otherwise bake it for 5 classic touch to the fairy tale romance. more minutes. Julie's Bakery presents you a recipe for Rose 2. Once the cake has cooled down, give it a heart shape and cut it into three layers. Special Cake, in case you want to bake the special 3. For the syrup, boil the sugar along with cinnamon stick and lemon juice for about a minute. Let it cool. cake for your loved one on your very own. 4. Drizzle the syrup over the three different layers and then put the cream over it. 5. For the roses, use a star shaped nozzle cream squeezer and make concentric circles. That will form roses, which will be the design on the cake. 6. Garnish as per your liking. Advertorial Issue 321 31

Chocolates have been associated with declaration and demonstration of love since forever, so this Valentine’s Day why not pick a box of Moni’s Chocolates for the love of your life, or just for yourself.

Moni’s Chocolates is a Pioneer chocolatier that makes one of the best tasting chocolates around town. You could place a custom order for the special person in your life and make this day for them more memorable and cherished.

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From sky-high heels for a night out to comfy sneakers for a relaxed day, they are all available at everyone’s favorite shoe store in town, DMK Shoes. They have been bringing in the latest styles since their inception in 2001, helping their customers keep up with the current fashion trends. So, head to DMK Shoes at Labim Mall and walk out with a pair or two of whatever catches your fancy. And what’s better, they are having a sale with 50% off!

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